Fully manual, belt-drive turntable produces high-fidelity audio.
Audio-Technica knows how critical a cartridge plays in reproducing high-fidelity audio from vinyl. The AT-LP7 is a fully manual, belt-drive turntable designed around the VM cartridge line, incorporating the finest materials and structures in support of the cartridge’s performance. The AT-LP7 comes with a VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge with a 10 g AT-HS10 headshell and 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus. That stylus can be replaced with any of the six VM styli, so users can upgrade the stylus without buying a new cartridge.
The headshell attaches to a J-shaped tone arm that takes its inspiration from the classic A-T models of the 1960s and ’70s. The tone arm features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings to mitigate tracking errors. It includes an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control. The height of the tone arm can be adjusted from 0 mm to 6 mm to accommodate a wide variety of cartridges.
The turntable chassis is constructed of 40 mm-thick MDF. MDF is an excellent anti-vibration damping material that limits low-frequency acoustical feedback. The anti-resonance platter is made of 20 mm-thick polyoxymethylene. It is driven by a sensor-monitored motor that ensures a continuously accurate platter rotation speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM. The AT-LP7 also includes a built-in switchable phono/line preamp for connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input. It also features a selector switch to designate operation with a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge.
The headshell attaches to a J-shaped tone arm that takes its inspiration from the classic A-T models of the 1960s and ’70s. The tone arm features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings to mitigate tracking errors. It includes an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate control. The height of the tone arm can be adjusted from 0 mm to 6 mm to accommodate a wide variety of cartridges.
The turntable chassis is constructed of 40 mm-thick MDF. MDF is an excellent anti-vibration damping material that limits low-frequency acoustical feedback. The anti-resonance platter is made of 20 mm-thick polyoxymethylene. It is driven by a sensor-monitored motor that ensures a continuously accurate platter rotation speed of 33-1/3 or 45 RPM. The AT-LP7 also includes a built-in switchable phono/line preamp for connection to components with or without a dedicated phono input. It also features a selector switch to designate operation with a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge.
Specifications
Specs
- Type: 2-speed, fully manual operation
- Motor: DC motor
- Drive Method: Belt drive
- Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
- Turntable Platter: Polyoxymethylene
- Wow and Flutter: <0.08% WRMS (33 RPM) at 3 kHz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >60 dB
- Pre-amp “PHONO”: 4.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- Pre-amp “LINE (MM)”: 280 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
- Phono Pre-Amp Gain: MM: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
- MC: 56 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
- Power Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A max.
- Power Consumption: 5.5 W
- Dimensions: 17.72" W x 13.86" D x 6.18" H
- Weight: 18.30 lbs., without dust cover
- Accessories Included: VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet stereo cartridge with replaceable stylus; AT-HS10 lightweight headshell; power cord; dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable; 45 RPM adapter; dust cover
- Replacement Cartridge: VM520EB
- Type: Static balanced J-shaped tonearm
- Effective length: 247 mm
- Overhang: 17 mm
- Maximum tracking error angle: Less than 2.5°
- Stylus pressure adjustment range: 0 to 2.5 g
- Applicable cartridge weight range (including headshell): 15 to 20 g
Features
- Fully manual, belt-drive operation with two speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM
- Motor features a speed-sensor system to maintain accurate platter rotation speed
- VM520EB Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge provides outstanding channel separation and extended frequency response, and allows for easy replacement with any VM stylus
- J-shaped tone arm features a metallic gimbal suspension system and precision bearings for excellent tracking
- Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with selectable modes for moving magnet or moving coil cartridges
- 20 mm-thick, anti-resonance, polyoxymethylene platter
- 40 mm-thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) chassis
- Lightweight AT-HS10 headshell
- Includes dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) stereo cable, 45 RPM adapter, and dust cover